Paramedic

Fall River Health Services is looking for a Paramedic in Hot Springs to provides direct patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, under the direction of Emergency Department physician, on a continuing basis, to obtain optimum health for a patient and family, in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policy. Provides BLS and ALS emergency care.
Schedule : 36 hours a week, 3 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. This is a varied schedule between nights and days.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the emergency department attending provider and registered nurse in the formulation of the individualized plan of care from admission through discharge. Assists RN and provider with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within scope of practice.
Identifie patient and significant others teaching needs, participates in and reinforces teaching, including patient/family and significant others.
Contribute to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response.
Implement plan of patient care after initial assessment by RN and works closely with healthcare team.
Participate in evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care interventions and contributes to the revision of the plan of care as necessary.
Demonstrate the ability to start an IV.
Perform procedures and treatments according to the EMS standards and department policies and protocols.
Document accurately in the electronic medical record, maintain patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.
Follow safety and infection control policy and procedures.

The average Salary for this position is $19.53- $24.43 an hour, depending on years of experience.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Certification-Paramedic Certificate-South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Basic Life Support Certificate-American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate-American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate-American Health Association-within 6 months of hire

Fall River Health Services (FRHS) is a comprehensive healthcare system, which services Fall River County and the surrounding areas in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota . We are comprised of a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, Seven Sisters Living Center (LTC), in-house Rural Health Clinic plus ancillary services. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, residents, employees and our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees. Compensation is based upon your experience and qualifications. Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including medical ($90/month premium for single person and $500 annual deductible ), vision, dental and much more.

Schedule:
12 hour shift

Work Location: In person